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As we head into the final few weeks of 2023, we’ve certainly seen our fair share of changes in both the economic and recruitment market, especially this year! To help you better understand what changes to expect as we look to next year, here’s our recap of the top news from November and what it means for you.

If you are considering taking a temporary job but are unsure of if it’s the right fit for you, you are not alone! There are lots of reasons why people may choose temporary positions over taking a permanent placement with a business, and they do have some great benefits that could make them a perfect fit for you.

Now you've got that foundation of experience and you know what you're interested in, are you remaining open to learning new things? As you know the tech world is forever evolving and separating yourself from the crowd is key to succeeding in a buoyant but competitive industry. Keeping yourself on your toes by learning new languages, attending new events and keeping an eye on the latest trends is vital in order to ensure you're keeping your competitive edge.

Keen to make your mark in sales? Here are eleven ways to stand out and impress your managers when you are worried about being swallowed up by a large team.

If you’re heading into the world of temporary work here’s the 7 things to do to make the most of your time there.

Massive congratulations to the wonderful Lynsey Skinner who celebrates 19 years with Cathedral Appointments / CA Tech Talent this month. What a brilliant person to have in our team - we can't imagine the place without her

There’s 5 tough interview questions, so we have the 5 answers. So be prepared, have a read and take the fear out of your next interview.

One of the reasons we love doing what we do is seeing people’s lives change because of their career choices, and the opportunities they have taken. We recently caught up with Sarah Jane Smith, who returned to work after taking time off to look after her children, and is now thriving in her chosen career path.

Many of the jobs we hold nowadays were merely a figment of the imagination just 10 or 20 years ago! Did your role even exist back then? If it did, it was no doubt worlds apart from the work you do today. What was once a fantasy is now our reality, and goodness, it makes you wonder – where will we all be in 20 years’ time?

From the age of 16, we’re expected to know what we want to do with the rest of our lives. Most of us follow a linear path through life, whether it’s doing A-Levels and heading off to university or finishing school and then looking to find a job. We are then expected to stick to that sector until the age of 67 when we retire.

In March 2020, businesses were thrown into turmoil, facing situations no leader had ever faced before. Overnight, teams were forced to work remotely, and businesses lost huge sums of revenue. In the following months, mental health began to decline, redundancies spiked, 11.7 million people were furloughed and leaders were leaning on HR more than ever before in an attempt to keep their heads above water and to ensure that their teams felt supported in this incredibly turbulent time.

Cathedral Appointments has some great opportunities for marketing and creative candidates to join some of the best teams in the UK. Take a look at our blog to find out more about the marketing and creative sector and what great jobs we have available.